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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Launceston from $57

MEL — LST
1 Oct — 8 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Launceston are usually found in January or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston

Mon 5/1018:30 -
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Mon 12/1020:50 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 29/8$112
Sat 3/1019:05 -
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Sat 10/1020:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$113
Sat 12/919:05 -
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Mon 14/921:05 -
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Deal found 29/8$114
Tue 6/1014:45 -
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Tue 13/1020:10 -
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Deal found 26/8$117
Sat 12/919:05 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Tue 15/916:35 -
Nonstop1h 05m
Deal found 28/8$128
Wed 4/1107:10 -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sun 8/1121:45 -
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Deal found 30/8$135
Tue 20/1016:40 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 26/1020:30 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 29/8$320
Sat 24/1016:40 -
1 stop15h 10m
Mon 26/1015:45 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 1/9$408
Wed 7/1020:55 -
1 stop12h 15m
Mon 12/1009:45 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 29/8$412
Mon 16/1114:50 -
1 stop5h 00m
Sun 22/1120:30 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 30/8$423
Wed 9/920:55 -
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Wed 16/909:45 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 31/8$448
Mon 14/920:55 -
1 stop12h 15m
Thu 17/909:40 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 27/8$468

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston

Round-trip from

$112

One-way from

$57

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$152
Jetstar
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  • 5/10-12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Launceston
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  • 9/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Launceston
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Mon 18/1

10:00-11:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Thu 28/1

21:45-22:55

Nonstop1h 10m

$114

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Sat 23/1

15:35-16:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Tue 26/1

17:25-18:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$142
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

09:50-11:00

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Sat 19/9

21:05-22:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$154

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

14:45-15:55

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Tue 15/9

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

$159

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

21:20-22:30

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Sun 3/1

06:20-07:30

Nonstop1h 10m

$197

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

11:30-12:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Sat 21/11

17:25-18:35

Nonstop1h 10m

$202

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

19:05-20:15

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Wed 7/10

20:05-21:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$202

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Tue 22/9

19:20-20:30

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Thu 24/9

21:05-22:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$225

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

21:45-22:55

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Mon 19/10

06:10-07:15

Nonstop1h 05m

$255

MelbourneLaunceston

MEL Melbourne - LST Launceston

MELLST

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

18:20-19:30

Nonstop1h 10m

Launceston

Fri 9/10

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Launceston from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Launceston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston (average of $137). Flying from Melbourne to Launceston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $225). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LST?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Launceston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Launceston

The most flights from ME1 to LST are scheduled on a Friday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Launceston flights typically cost between $123 and $223 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $112 on Jetstar (5 Oct–12 Oct).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Launceston delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Launceston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Launceston flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Launceston flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Launceston, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Launceston?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Launceston flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Launceston

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Launceston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,087 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Launceston from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Launceston (LST) if they book a flight to Launceston from Melbourne. On average, Launceston has 25 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Launceston is conveniently located just 13.2 km from Launceston’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Launceston in 1h 10m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. There are 476 km between Melbourne and Launceston. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Launceston is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $69 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $83 and $160 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Launceston one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Launceston are Jetstar ($48), Virgin Australia ($67), and Qantas Airways ($135).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Launceston?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Launceston on time: Malaysia Airlines (81%), United Airlines (80%), China Eastern (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to Launceston is generally $145, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $56. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Launceston), you can expect to pay $112 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Launceston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Launceston flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Launceston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Launceston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Launceston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Launceston (average of $137). Flying from Melbourne to Launceston in April is currently the most expensive (average of $225). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Launceston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$69Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$83Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$160Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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